Not Safe For Wonks
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsComedy, interviews, activism. | https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://www.youtube.com/notsafemedia
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S1E131 - Episode 131: Come On And Take A Free Ride
February 05, 2024 16:38 - 37 minutes - 41.2 MBHey, we're transportationing here! On one hand, we're talking about the personal health stuff that kept Kennedy out of the booth for a week or two - on the other hand, did you know that bus rides are free in Alburquerque? And that kicks off a fun episode about transportation reform, country club reps on city council who want to roll back this COVID era benefit. But the good things can't be ignored – this idea started in 2020 and it’s doing so well, it’s here to stay. We even compare it t...
S1E130 - Episode 130: Julius Milanes
January 29, 2024 15:41 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThe Story Of "Sayf" In this podcast episode, Brandyn reconnects with a former podcast collaborator who has transitioned into filmmaking. We talk about our long history together in podcasting from Down Time Grift up until starting a company together. This episode is pretty valuable for anybody looking to make a project like a movie - or if you want to take part in it yourself. 🎬 From Podcasting to Filmmaking Julius shared his leap from the audio waves of podcasting to the visual storytell...
S1E129 - Episode 129: Back & Sponsored By Ourselves
January 01, 2024 18:29 - 56 minutes - 60.9 MBEpisode Notes Ever wondered what happens when a podcast takes a sabbatical, only to return with a newfound gusto? Welcome back to the discourse zone - Brandyn & Kennedy, peel back the curtain on our escapades away from the mic. Our evolution both in and out of the studio, and the adventures that have fortified our return to the airwaves. We give the deets about the hiatus, including stints at an ad agency and the creation of our (pretty ethical) marketing firm... WE BACK, BABY. And we'r...
Episode 128: The Caucasity
August 25, 2021 20:20 - 51 minutes - 38.5 MBEpisode Notes Put on your face shields, today's about to get messy. We've got the team back in the studio and today is all drama. We're getting into the Current Affairs union-bust and Jen Perelman's racist meltdown, all in one show. Listen to us talk about: Who runs the show? Nathan J. Robinson and the idea of power Un-normalizing white women Is clout really important? &MORE Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe
Episode 127: Living in a World That's Bigger Than You (with Greenhouse Gaslighting)
August 18, 2021 20:20 - 44 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode Notes Welcome back! Today we're hanging out and collabin' with our friend Adi from the podcast Greenhouse Gaslighting. We're getting into current events and existential crises - from Andrew Cuomo to climate change. Check it out: Can Millenials Be Trusted? Political priorities on the front lines of Detroit MI Generational trauma and handling climate anxiety Disillusionment with the Democrats and creating a new theory of power The DSA convention, what we liked and what terrified ...
Episode 126: Think Globally, Act Locally (with Alissa Vierra)
July 28, 2021 20:20 - 24.6 MBEpisode Notes Our good friend Alissa Vierra is back this week to introduce herself and talk about all the organizing she does and why she does it. Tune in as we get into: Why Alissa is going to law school The impact of direct action What are some red flags for organizations, social media, or real life people? A call-in from a special guest &MORE More about Alissa & Cops off Earth: https://twitter.com/AlissaVierra https://twitter.com/copsoffearth Connect with us: https://twitter.co...
Episode 125: No Vetting, Just Vibes
July 07, 2021 22:13 - 42 minutes - 33.6 MBEpisode Notes The OG Three are back together and ready to dish out the takes, hot and fresh. This week we're diving into the mess that is the Marches for Medicare for all, Rachel's departure and return to Twitter, and more. Check it out. FreeRachel and running a Twitter campaign Joe Biden's social media game Are the marches.... still good? How could they turn into effective organizing? Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/n...
Episode 124: Privilege Can't See Itself (with Lindsi Bollinger)
June 30, 2021 20:20 - 39 minutes - 29 MBEpisode Notes Today we talked with Lindsi Bollinger, an activist in Atlanta and one of Brandyn's good friends. She's here ready to talk all about what motivates her politically, and we only hope we have ears big enough to listen. Check it out as we get into: How do our political priorities change? What are the realities of class in America? The rise of ecofascism with climate change Tibet, China, & the CPC Check out Lindsi: https://twitter.com/lindsi_rae Connect with us: https://twi...
Episode 124: Privilige Can't See Itself (with Lindsi Bollinger)
June 30, 2021 20:20 - 39 minutes - 29 MBEpisode Notes Today we talked with Lindsi Bollinger, an activist in Atlanta and one of Brandyn's good friends. She's here ready to talk all about what motivates her politically, and we only hope we have ears big enough to listen. Check it out as we get into: How do our political priorities change? What are the realities of class in America? The rise of ecofascism with climate change Tibet, China, & the CPC Check out Lindsi: https://twitter.com/lindsi_rae Connect with us: https://twi...
Episode 123: Prison Breaks Are in the Bible (with Channa and Nolan)
June 23, 2021 20:20 - 38 minutes - 32.6 MBEpisode Notes What would it mean for Atlanta to be abolitionist? This week, we're talking with Nolan and Channa, two members of Atlanta DSA's Defund APD, Refund Communities campaign, or DARC. We get into the details of abolition, the church, how important coalition building has been, and more. The origins of the DARC movie NotOurBudget. And whose budget is it? What about organizing is harder than expected? GILEE, gentrification, and colonization Do leftists need Christ? &MORE More abo...
Episode 123: Prison Breaks Are in the Bible
June 23, 2021 20:20 - 38 minutes - 32.6 MBEpisode Notes What would it mean for Atlanta to be abolitionist? This week, we're talking with Nolan and Channa, two members of Atlanta DSA's Defund APD, Refund Communities campaign, or DARC. We get into the details of abolition, the church, how important coalition building has been, and more. The origins of the DARC movie NotOurBudget. And whose budget is it? What about organizing is harder than expected? GILEE, gentrification, and colonization Do leftists need Christ? &MORE More abo...
Episode 122: The Colonized Mentality (with Shannon Smith)
June 16, 2021 20:20 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBEpisode Notes Shannon Smith is an artist and activist in Atlanta. After 25 years in prison, she's here with Brandyn to tell her story. We talk about transitioning back into society, prison outside of prison, and much more, including: What Black people don't know about prison Management, autonomy, and workplace rights Juneteenth Being the means to our own ends Follow Shannon: https://twitter.com/ShannonSmithATL Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ ...
Episode 121: Bust the Union-Busting! (with Alex from Floyd County)
June 09, 2021 20:20 - 40 minutes - 35 MBEpisode Notes The animators at Floyd County Productions, the animation studio in Atlanta that produces Archer, have started a union. Rachel chops it up with Alex, an animator, about the union and how them and their coworkers are building collective power. We get into: The realities of the animation industry Legal union-busting tactics What do you do with coworkers who don't want a union? &MORE Get more info about the Floyd County Productions Guild: https://twitter.com/FCP_Guild fcmut...
Episode 120: A Little Finesse, a Little Charm, a Little Skill (with Amy Hassaäl and Alissa Vierra)
June 02, 2021 20:20 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode Notes Content Warning: This episode contains extremely brief mentions of suicide. The word is mentioned and discussed as it appears in the context of the America First Caucus' platform. For the first time ever, we get our good friend Alissa Vierra and our producer, Amy into the studio. Join them and Brandyn as they get down to talk about: Reading and analyzing the entire America First Caucus platform The conversation around AOC needs more nuance! Brandyn's ex-wife Check out Amy...
Episode 120: A Little Finesse, a Little Charm, a Little Skill (with Amy Hasaäl and Alissa Vierra)
June 02, 2021 20:20 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBEpisode Notes Content Warning: This episode contains extremely brief mentions of suicide. The word is mentioned and discussed as it appears in the context of the America First Caucus' platform. For the first time ever, we get our good friend Alissa Vierra and our producer, Amy into the studio. Join them and Brandyn as they get down to talk about: Reading and analyzing the entire America First Caucus platform The conversation around AOC needs more nuance! Brandyn's ex-wife Check out Amy...
Episode 119: No One's Asked Me That Before (with Chelsea White)
May 26, 2021 20:20 - 39 minutes - 30.9 MBEpisode Notes Rural voices are some of the most frequently disregarded in American politics. Today we talked to Chelsea from Down Home North Carolina, an organization that aims to amplify the real voices and concerns of those in NC. We get into: Is there any truth in stereotypes? Redirecting misplaced anger effectively What progressives in local politics really means for rural communities &MORE Get involved with Chelsea / DHNC: [email protected] https://twitter.com/chellobop ht...
Episode 118: We Don't Need Permission to Change Society (with John Urquhart)
May 19, 2021 20:20 - 37 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode Notes Third parties in America are notoriously difficult to start and maintain, and rarely find success. But what about in the UK? Kennedy and April are in the studio with John Urquhart, the founder and general secretary of Harmony Party UK. We get into: What do we get when we trust each other? How a book can radicalize you How to achieve quick and effective consensus building in leftist orgs Get involved with John and Harmony Party UK: https://twitter.com/TheDryhtscipe https:...
Episode 117: It's Tax Evasion, but for Kids
May 12, 2021 20:20 - 36 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode Notes In this timeless episode, Brandyn brings Sorcha back to the studio for another deep chat. They get into: The GTA online economy is in a crisis Gun violence is raging. What can we do? Why do we feel the need to own a gun? Our "hope" in Joe Biden & Afghanistan Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
Episode 116: The Gamers Finally Rose Up
May 05, 2021 20:20 - 37 minutes - 28 MBEpisode Notes We pulled this one out of the vault for y’all. Brandyn and Kennedy sat down in January to discuss: The meme stock market What’s Trump gonna do now? (lol) Biden and the aftermath of January 6th & MORE Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
Episode 115: You Can't Run For Reelection if You're Running From a Mob
April 28, 2021 20:20 - 24.7 MBEpisode Notes We always love when Brandyn brings Sorcha in the studio, and she’s finally back for another hilarious 1-on-1. This short episode is PACKED with great bits, including: The apocalypse is coming - are we prepared? Rush Limbaugh is dead! Ted Cruz exists and that super sucks What’s going on with Lori Lightfoot? Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
Episode 114: The First Draft of History (with Allan Max Axelrod)
April 21, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 33.7 MBEpisode Notes Allen Max Axelrod has helped get four utility shutoff moratoriums with the NoAmarenShutoffs campaign. We hang out and talk about: Working in the the bowels of the Champaign-Urbana democratic party Being forced to take on his own union What's it mean to hold the line on a broad statewide coalition? How can you do something similar in your own state? Follow Allan: https://twitter.com/213axelrod Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonk...
Episode 114: The First Draft of History
April 21, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 33.7 MBEpisode Notes Allen Max Axelrod has helped get four utility shutoff moratoriums with the NoAmarenShutoffs campaign. We hang out and talk about: Working in the the bowels of the Champaign-Urbana democratic party Being forced to take on his own union What's it mean to hold the line on a broad statewide coalition? How can you do something similar in your own state? Follow Allan: https://twitter.com/213axelrod Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonk...
Episode 113: The Lame Duck Podcast
January 20, 2021 22:44 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBEpisode Notes Not Safe For Wonks cordially invites you to bear witness to Brandyn, Kennedy, and Rachel discoursing about life, themselves, and work, touching on: Value your goddamn time more ...without making relaxation yet another job Pain and opposite action Stop being serious, be silly Don't talk about the fucking news! Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
Episode 112: We're Just Doing Schemes
January 14, 2021 01:26 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBEpisode Notes Episode 112: We're Just Doing Schemes Look - well, listen - in awe as the OG3, the scions of grifting themselves, talk about a wide variety of topics, the most of which the ancient and arcane art of the grift, and it's modern incarnations and disciples. Ponder topics such as the following: Why do we grift? 2k isn't enough anymore The stimulus is supposed to fucking stimulate The objective Taco Bell review Our gigs, grifts, and schemes of yesteryear Connect with us: htt...
S1E112 - Episode 112: We're Just Doing Schemes
January 14, 2021 01:26 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBEpisode Notes Episode 112: We're Just Doing Schemes Look - well, listen - in awe as the OG3, the scions of grifting themselves, talk about a wide variety of topics, the most of which the ancient and arcane art of the grift, and it's modern incarnations and disciples. Ponder topics such as the following: Why do we grift? 2k isn't enough anymore The stimulus is supposed to fucking stimulate The objective Taco Bell review Our gigs, grifts, and schemes of yesteryear Connect with us: htt...
Episode 111: Nancy Pelosi the Insult Comic Dog
January 06, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode Notes Join us today as we lament the state of the audio show and begin talks to Force The Episode, in the process discussing a wide selection of topics, including: Negotiations with the White Women Caucus Force the Vote is... lame Downgrading from civil war! To civil agitation Maybe... do... organizing? Podcasting is the most egalitarian media Connect with us: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/ https://www.patreon.com/notsafe
S1E125 - Episode 111: Nancy Pelosi the Insult Comic Dog
January 06, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode Notes Join us today as we lament the state of the audio show and begin talks to Force The Episode, in the process discussing a wide selection of topics, including: Negotiations with the White Women Caucus Force The Vote is... lame Downgrading from civil war! To civil agitation Maybe... do... organizing? Podcasting is the most egalitarian media Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
Episode 110: Post-Thanksgiving
December 30, 2020 23:39 - 49 minutes - 38 MBEpisode Notes Listen in as we talk about Thanksgiving being over..... before it happened? Also, we're making Kwanzaa a thing. Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
S1E110 - Episode 110: Post-Thanksgiving
December 30, 2020 23:39 - 49 minutes - 38 MBEpisode Notes Listen in as we talk about Thanksgiving being over..... before it happened? Also, we're making Kwanzaa a thing. Connect with us: https://www.patreon.com/notsafe https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://notsafemedia.com/
Episode 109: Banning Chokeholds Is Not Inspiring
December 16, 2020 23:51 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode Notes Finally, we return to our roots. It's been too long since our last audio episode, but don't worry, we could never neglect it. Tune in for a fun time as the OG 3 discuss Nina Turner's recent - as of recording - podcast episode with John Kasich, as well as media ethics in general. WE DISCUSS: What will resistance lib grifters do now? The return of the audio show Does Nina Turner even matter? The anti-inspirational John Kasich The exit of the first poster President How...
S1E109 - Episode 109: Banning Chokeholds Is Not Inspiring
December 16, 2020 23:51 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode Notes Finally, we return to our roots. It's been too long since our last audio episode, but don't worry, we could never neglect it. Tune in for a fun time as the OG 3 discuss Nina Turner's recent - as of recording - podcast episode with John Kasich, as well as media ethics in general. WE DISCUSS: What will resistance lib grifters do now? The return of the audio show Does Nina Turner even matter? The anti-inspirational John Kasich The exit of the first poster President How...
Episode 108: A Predatory Bird, Laced With White Zinfandel (with The Trillbillies)
September 22, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 41.7 MBThe biggest problem on the left? Not enough podcasts. At long last, we get to hook up with The Trillbillies so solve this pressing problem. We talk about infinite garlic bread, psychic powers, professional poker player, and the nastiest political figures in the state with one of Eastern Kentucky's most successful small businesses. ;) Nobody wants to be rogue. Why God had to nerf Rachel. Sound editors forming a union. Wal-Mart branded leftist podcasts. Tax credits for podcasters. Kentu...
Episode 107: It's Only Comedy if We're in Trouble
September 04, 2020 16:26 - 41 minutes - 32.5 MBIt's time for our hottest takes! The hosts are each here to dish out takes so spicy and out-there you won't know what to think. Can you handle us bearing our political souls? Find out by listening now! Does ACAB apply to the horny police? Rachel should have been a lobbyist Comparing more things to Hitler && MORE Get involved with the show: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://patreon.com/notsafe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR7lTy0B0-YChcQgsx0pj8g?view_as=subscriber
Episode 106: There's a Little Ohio in All of Us (with Nancy Larson)
August 25, 2020 16:46 - 40 minutes - 31.1 MBCan Ohio make us all feel better about the state of politics in America? At the very least Nancy Larson's campaign can! Nancy Larson and her campaign manager Quinn Albright are back again and it's better than last time as we talk about how Nancy's one-time long-shot to now likely campaign is going: Larry Householder can't get Lawyer COVID in Ohio, from Great to Terrible Being a Targeted as Flippable Race The Hardships and Victories of the Campaign Trail Quinn being a Bernie Delegate & M...
Episode 105: Truth is a Practice, Not a State
August 22, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBLying is the most fun a podcast can have without talking about philosophy.... so that's what we did! In this episode we get into: The intersection of religion and leftism When is lying ok? When is it good? What does forgiveness mean? & MORE Get involved with the show: https://twitter.com/nsfwonks https://patreon.com/notsafe https://discord.gg/kZ3F3Vy
Episode 104: Everyone Has a Place if We Build a Place for Everybody (with Mike Shipley)
August 17, 2020 15:45 - 46 minutes - 37.7 MBCould the Libertarian Party be a home for leftists? It might be more likely than you think, at least according to our guest Mike Shipley, the chair of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus. We sat down with Mike for a really intriguing hour talking about political situations most of us haven't seen up close. Self-Actualization Addiction Recovery LP is less Corrupt Than You think The Power of the Queer Caucus in the LP Could LibSoc's Take Over? Kick it with Mike Shipley and the LibSoc Caucus...
Episode 103: Nationalize Disneyworld! (with Adriel Hampton and Lauren Nicole)
August 14, 2020 16:15 - 59 minutes - 52.4 MB2022 looks brighter and funnier as Adriel Hampton and Lauren Nicole stop by the studio to kick off Adriel's #OurCalifornia run for governor! This episode is packed to the brim with clever ideas, goofy one-liners, and genuinely frustrated leftists. Blue State Austerity Running an Unconventional Campaign Millionaires Serving Billionaires Seizing PG&E "If I did 83 counts of Manslaughter What Would Happen to Me?" Check out Adriel Hampton and Lauren Nicole: https://twitter.com/adrielhampto...
Episode 102: Holy Shit, They Actually Said That Stuff (with Pat the Berner and Savage Joy)
August 12, 2020 17:18 - 47 minutes - 33.7 MBWe talked with Patrick Cote and Joy Marie Mann about their new book, The Yass Kween Chronicles - Coverage Of The First Annual Resistance Forum. This book is packed with real quotes from neo-libs, but written as real dialogue. We talk about: The writing process Modern politics is disingenuous and bizarre Who TF is Neera Tanden? Check out Pat and Joy: https://twitter.com/SavageJoyMarie1 https://twitter.com/PatTheBerner https://twitter.com/SilERabbit https://www.savageandpat.com/
Episode 101: I Just Wanna Play with Fish and Get Paid (with Justin Farmer)
August 08, 2020 02:46 - 43 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we sat down with Justin Farmer, a 25 year old city councilman from Hamden, CT who's looking to make his way to state Senate. Justin is a force to be reckoned with and will stop at nothing to bring justice to the people of Connecticut. In this episode, we go into: Police Brutality Corruption in Connecticut What Is Going on With Yale University & MORE Follow Justin and get more updates on his campaign: https://twitter.com/JustinForCT https://www.justinforct.com/
Episode 100.5: An Interview with NSFWonks (by SKCM Curry)
July 20, 2020 21:30 - 33 minutes - 26 MBWhen Sedinam Moyowasifza-Curry is in the house we never know what to expect. Originally we had planned to record a short bit with the incredible SKCM Curry for episode 100, but she sprung one on us by showing up with a set of interview questions for US, the creators of the show. What unfolded was an incredible, thoughtful, fun and touching time we will never forget. Kick it with SKCM Curry: https://twitter.com/skcmcurry Don't forget to follow us everywhere! https://twitter.com/nsfwonks ...
EPISODE ONE HUNDRED
July 07, 2020 23:17 - 4 hours - 209 MBIt's been one year of Not Safe For Wonks and 100 episodes all at the same time by some wonderful coincidence. The journey to this point has been remarkable for us and we hope that all you wonderful listeners feel the same way. For episode 100 we wanted to do something special, so we asked all our favorite guests to come record something quick with us to make a compilation. To our surprise and delight, the vast majority of them said YES. So after much work, we are happy to present THE EPISODE...
Episode 99: You See, What Had Happened Was... (with Akua Walters)
July 07, 2020 00:32 - 45 minutes - 45.3 MBWe make right on the episode we lost with Akua Walters by making a new one and it's even better than the first time! Akua comes with visions of the National Progressive Party, but also to talk politics in general, for what makes a very thoughtful and unapologetic episode. Life in a Colonized Country The Monroe Doctrine & Foreign Policy The Narcissism of the Rich Falling into Conservative Takes by Accident Organizing for Third Parties && MORE Go check out Akua Walters: https://twitter...
Episode 98: It's a Good Thing We're on An American Show (with Corner Späti)
June 22, 2020 22:31 - 54 minutes - 59.7 MBThis week we step in to the bizarro alternate universe of European politics and kick with our spiritual podcasting twins at Corner Späti. We discover what is the same and what is different in the realms where you have more than 2 parties, and some of them use the "Socialism" word. The Global Rise of Fascism Progressives to be Excited about in Europe International Resistance Movements Multi-Party Systems in General The East/West Divide in Germany How Big of a Victory is Sinn Fein's Grow...
Episode 97: Captain Kirk Doesn't Read Theory (with Cory Archibald)
June 19, 2020 17:21 - 52 minutes - 37.1 MBWhen you ask people how they started moving left politically, a large number of them will at some point mention a certain sci-fi franchise that has capture imaginations for decades by presenting the possibility of a better society. We're talking, of course, about Star Trek! And who better to talk about Star Trek with us than progressive champion and hardcore Trekkie, Cory Archibald, the chair of Brand New Congress. We Get Into: Predictions Star Trek Made about the Future What Does "Post-S...
Episode 96: A New Balance of Power (with Mariah Parker)
June 12, 2020 21:33 - 45 minutes - 46.2 MBOften times it's not the President or the US Congress who is going to make the calls that affect you most, it's people like your County Commissioners. Mariah Parker is a democratic socialist County Commissioner in Athens/Clarke County, Georgia, and after you hear her speak you'll be thinking about how you can elect someone like her in your neighborhood! Prison Abolition Programming/De-Programming Violence Access to Mental Health Resources Restorative Justice Getting Access to The Means ...
Episode 95: Who Wants To Be A Trillionaire? (with Shaniyat Chowdhury)
June 08, 2020 21:18 - 40 minutes - 40 MBShaniyat Chowdhury is back in the studio with us and it's like the end of the sports movie when the hero's team is suddenly beating the "unbeatable" home team. The results of Shan's incredible campaign speak for themselves in this fun and encouraging episode that serves as a powerful reminder of what we, the people, can accomplish together. Keeping Busy in Quarantine Thinking Outside the Box with Virtual Campaign Events Where are the People who Endorsed Bloomberg Now? Ideas Around Wealth...
Episode 94: The Lifting of the Veil (with Mary Hollywood)
June 05, 2020 23:43 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBMary Hollywood from the incredible "At The Crossroads" cast is finally here on the show - talking about what can mobilize and motivate people to join the fight for change over the long term. Uber//Lyft drivers and gig workers fight to survive. Things that “should be above politics” but never are. Is there a “progressive movement” in America, and where should it put its energy? How much cash determines whether you are “qualified” even in left wing circles. Can the DSA coalesce the progre...
Did You Know This Wasn't Satire When You Made It? (with Tonight We Riot)
June 01, 2020 16:55 - 44 minutes - 43.8 MBIt's time to stand up against the grip of global capitalism and inequality by any means necessary... in Tonight We Riot, the first Means Interactive-backed Videogame! In an era where many videogames are accused of being "too political" for minor acts of inclusiveness, Tonight We Riot took the opposite stance and became one of the most unapologically left-wing videogames ever made. This is no coincidence, as developers Stephen and Ted have strong political views themselves that we were lucky ...
Episode 93: Did You Know This Wasn't Satire When You Made It? (with Tonight We Riot)
June 01, 2020 16:55 - 44 minutes - 43.8 MBIt's time to stand up against the grip of global capitalism and inequality by any means necessary... in Tonight We Riot, the first Means Interactive-backed Videogame! In an era where many videogames are accused of being "too political" for minor acts of inclusiveness, Tonight We Riot took the opposite stance and became one of the most unapologically left-wing videogames ever made. This is no coincidence, as developers Stephen and Ted have strong political views themselves that we were lucky ...
Episode 92: The Madonna/Madonna Complex (with Zainab Mohsini)
May 29, 2020 17:35 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBVirginia's 11th Congressional District has a competitor to be reckoned with in Zainab Mohsini! Zainab is a true voice of the working class who has a remarkable life full of stories and lived experiences that have shaped her bold political ideas. In this compelling episode we dive into a variety of important topics including: Seeking Asylum from War-Torn Afghanistan Learning English by Watching The Simpsons Being Too Poor to be Woke A Bizarre Story about Americorps Political Double-Stand...